1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1953 Chrysler Windsor
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 30 and 1953 Chrysler Windsor were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Chrysler Windsor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chrysler Windsor (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chrysler Windsor should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chrysler Windsor weights approximately 1170 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1953 Chrysler Windsor | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 30 | Windsor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3210 mm |
