1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 47 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 328 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.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 55 | Raider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |
