1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 Chrysler 1610
To start off, 1977 Chrysler 1610 is newer by 22 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler 1610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler 1610 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 1610 weights approximately 445 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, 1977 Chrysler 1610 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler 1610 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 | 1977 Chrysler 1610 | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 30 | 1610 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |