1954 Austin A vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate.
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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A | Estate |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
