1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 1953 Austin A 30 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 680 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 30 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |
