1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 351 kg more than 1961 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 55 | El Camino |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
