1953 AC Ace vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1955 Austin A 30 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 82 kg more than 1955 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 Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Ace | A 30 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 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 | 7.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |