1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 20 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 55 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |