1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 125 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, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 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 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 30 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
