1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 950 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 | 1995 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 55 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 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 | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
