1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 38 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ginetta G33 weights approximately 194 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 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 | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | A 30 | G33 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 41 L |