1957 Allard GT vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1957 Allard GT is newer by 2 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 85 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
