1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 44 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55.
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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1999 Nissan R 391 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. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 55 | R 391 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
