1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 200 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 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 30 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
