1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 39 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 668 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
