1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 590 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore 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 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 30 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
