1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 27 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 920 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC 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 | 1983 Bitter SC | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 30 | SC |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2690 mm |