1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 55 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
