1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1963 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 890 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 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 | 1963 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 30 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |
