1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 30 and 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 360 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.
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1953 Austin A 30 | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 30 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |