1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 18 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Junior | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
