1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 13 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 610 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro 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 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 30 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
