1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1954 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, 1965 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 60 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 28 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
