1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 25 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 929 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1952 Austin A 30.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 30 | 929 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |