1999 Audi R8R vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 44 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R 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 1053 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1999 Audi R8R has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | R8R | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1570 mm |
