1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 26 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 135 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, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 30 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 33 L |
