1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 50 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan 4 weights approximately 200 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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan 4 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 | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 30 | 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
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 | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |