1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 70 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 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 30 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |
