1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1961 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 6 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 586 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 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 | 1961 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Austin | Fiat |
Model | A 30 | 2300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |