1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 46 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), 1998 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 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 30 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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, 1998 Caterham C21 (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Caterham C21 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 | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Austin | Caterham |
Model | A 30 | C21 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |