1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MRJ (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MRJ should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 517 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | MRJ |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |