1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 195 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 Jensen CV-8 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen CV-8 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 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | A 55 | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
