1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 27 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 670 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC 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 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 30 | SC |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2690 mm |