1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 51 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 380 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, 2003 Honda Fit, 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit 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 | 2003 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
