1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 70 and 1953 Austin A 30 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 600 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 70 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 48 L |