1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 79 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 55 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
