1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 12 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1082 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 30 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 30 | Monaco |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |