1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 342 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
