1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1983 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 23 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Horizon 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 142 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Horizon.
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, 1983 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1983 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Horizon 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 | 1983 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 55 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
