1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 29 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 365 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 30 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |