1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 47 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 520 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 30 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
