1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 30 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 30 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
