1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 4 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 259 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 30 | Victor |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |