1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 973 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 1972 Pontiac Firebird 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. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 30 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 76 L |