1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 30 and 1956 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1956 Jeep CJ5 | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | A 30 | CJ5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2060 mm |