1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 30 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 710 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 30 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
