1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 16 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 55 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
