1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 19 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 935 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 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 30 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
