1957 Austin A 55 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 46 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster 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 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 55 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
