1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 42 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 550 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.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Tracker 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 30 | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2210 mm |
