1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 45 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1157 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 600 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1292 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Austin | Lotec |
| Model | A 30 | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1130 mm |
