1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 14 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 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Marcos 1600 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 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 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 30 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
