1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1955 Ferrari 212
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 30 and 1955 Ferrari 212 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 212 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1955 Austin A 30 | 1955 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 30 | 212 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 159 L |