1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 580 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore 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 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 30 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
