1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 30 and 1953 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Porsche 356 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 356 weights approximately 100 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 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 30 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 79 L |
