1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 13 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 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 1000 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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 30 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Austin | Monteverdi |
Model | A 30 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 125 L |