1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 55 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 415 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.

Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 2010 Subaru Impreza 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. 2010 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1955 Austin A 55 2010 Subaru Impreza
Make Austin Subaru
Model A 55 Impreza
Year Released 1955 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1489 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2619 mm