1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1969 Opel Olympia is newer by 17 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Olympia (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Olympia weights approximately 100 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, 1969 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Olympia 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 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 30 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |