1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 52 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 475 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3090 mm |