1985 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |
