1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1957 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volvo 120 weights approximately 315 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, 1957 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Volvo 120 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 | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 30 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
