1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 15 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 229 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Gremlin | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
