1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 24 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat Ritmo (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 280 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 1956 Austin A 30 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Seat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Seat Ritmo 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 | 1980 Seat Ritmo | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 30 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
