1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 404 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 404.
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, 1968 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 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 | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 55 | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |