1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1953 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
