1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1954 Morris Minor 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 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Morris Minor (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Morris Minor weights approximately 107 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, both vehicles can yield 54 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1954 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 30 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 22 L |
