1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 19 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 265 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 30 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
