1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 16 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, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 85 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, 1968 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Daihatsu Compagno 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 | 1968 Daihatsu Compagno | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 30 | Compagno |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 797 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2230 mm |
