1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 646 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 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza 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 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
