1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, both 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible and 1955 Porsche 550 A were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 845 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A.
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1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Porsche |
Model | Sports Convertible | 550 A |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2110 mm |