1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Toyota Celica is newer by 44 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Celica weights approximately 415 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 1954 Austin A 30 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Celica 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 | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
