1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 47 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster 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 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 36 L |
