1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, both 1953 AC 2-Litre and 1953 Austin A 30 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 640 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | 2-Litre | A 30 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |