1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 316 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 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 1980 Toyota Carina 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. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
