1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 51 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1300 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 30 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |
