1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 22 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta 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 74 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta.
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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta 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 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 55 | Beta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |