1955 Austin A 30 vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 526 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 30 | Guara |
Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |