1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1974 Skoda 110 L is newer by 18 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 125 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, 1974 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 30 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |
