1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1957 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 30 (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 30 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin A 30 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1957 Berkeley Twosome | |
Make | Austin | Berkeley |
Model | A 30 | Twosome |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 327 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |