1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 27 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 1200 weights approximately 265 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, 1980 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Lada 1200 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 | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | A 30 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 39 L |