1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1977 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1977 Mazda Chante 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 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda Chante (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda Chante should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 30 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1977 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | Chante |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2210 mm |
