1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 954 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 55 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |
