1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 36 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30.
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, 1989 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 30 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
