1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2000 GMC Safari

To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 45 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 900 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 2000 GMC Safari 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. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Austin A 55 2000 GMC Safari
Make Austin GMC
Model A 55 Safari
Year Released 1955 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1489 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2830 mm


 

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