1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 294 kg more than 1955 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Hornet | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
