1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 40 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1995 Honda Today | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 55 | Today |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |