1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 50 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 456 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 55 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
