1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1145 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 30 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3030 mm |
