1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Spitfire 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 305 kg more than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 55 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
