1952 Austin A 30 vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 658 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.
Because 1952 Austin A 30 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic 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 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 30 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |