1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 DKW F 93
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 55 and 1959 DKW F 93 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 55 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 DKW F 93 (71 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1959 DKW F 93 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 | 1959 DKW F 93 | |
| Make | Austin | DKW |
| Model | A 55 | F 93 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
