1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 35 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), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Lagonda | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
