1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1958 Morris Oxford is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Morris Oxford (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Morris Oxford weights approximately 406 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.
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, 1958 Morris Oxford (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Morris Oxford 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 | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Austin | Morris |
| Model | A 30 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2470 mm |
