1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin A 40 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 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30, 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 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | i30 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
