1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1966 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1966 Renault Dauphine is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault Dauphine (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 30 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1966 Renault Dauphine.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Renault Dauphine (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1966 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 30 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 38 L |
