1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 12 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte 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 450 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte 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 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 55 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 93 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |