1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 29 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 316 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, 1982 Opel Manta (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta 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 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2640 mm |
