1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1957 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, both 1957 Austin A 55 and 1957 Austin-Healey 100 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1957 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 Austin-Healey 100 (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 55 | 100 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |