1952 Austin A 30 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 60 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 355 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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia, 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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia 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 | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 30 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |
