1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 21 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, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina 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 240 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina.
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, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1980 Austin Marina 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 | 1980 Austin Marina | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 55 | Marina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |