1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 48 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 230 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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 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 | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 55 | G8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
