1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 23 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 580 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 55 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |