1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 12 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 245 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 30 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
