1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1958 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1958 Riley Two Point Six is newer by 4 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (96 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 960 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, 1958 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Riley Two Point Six 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 | 1958 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 30 | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2890 mm |