1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 11 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 1,678 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 40 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (135 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 55 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
