1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 30 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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 55 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
