1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 370 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, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (218 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1969 Austin 3-Litre 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 | 1969 Austin 3-Litre | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 55 | 3-Litre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
