1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 293 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 55 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
