1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 59 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 295 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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 30. 2011 Suzuki Equator 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. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 30 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 30 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
