1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 1964 Holden EH is newer by 12 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 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden EH weights approximately 505 kg more than 1952 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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 1964 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 30 | EH |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |