1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Austin A 55 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1959 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 55 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |