1952 Austin A vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 740 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A | Commodore |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |