1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 20 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 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 315 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 442 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 442 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
