1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1170 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Lagonda | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
