1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 450 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.
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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 30 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |