1951 Austin A vs. 1980 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1980 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1980 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | A | 1302 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |