1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 510 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper 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 | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 55 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
