1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 21 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 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 263 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |