1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1952 Austin A 30
To start off, both 1952 Austin A 70 and 1952 Austin A 30 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 30. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 590 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1952 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 70 | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
