1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1956 Skoda 440 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Skoda 440 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1954 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, 1956 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 30 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 30 | 440 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 47 L |