1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1969 Skoda 110 L is newer by 13 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 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Skoda 110 L (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 150 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, 1969 Skoda 110 L (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda 110 L 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 | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 30 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |
