1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 485 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 1981 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 55 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
