1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 21 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 131 weights approximately 286 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, 1977 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 131 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 | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 30 | 131 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |