1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4.
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, 1959 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan 4 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 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 30 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |