1952 Austin A vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 41 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 859 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A | Supra |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
