1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 38 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, 1997 Seat Arosa (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Arosa 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 225 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Because 1959 Austin A 55 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Seat Arosa (117 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1997 Seat Arosa 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 | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 55 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
