1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 50 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 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Vamos (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Vamos should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 280 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 30 | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 30 | Vamos |
Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 73 L |