1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1972 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1972 Checker Aerobus is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Checker Aerobus (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1725 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, 1972 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus 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 | 1972 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Austin | Checker |
| Model | A 30 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 4760 mm |
