1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 18 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 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda Life (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life 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 190 kg more than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 1953 Austin A 30 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 1953 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1953 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | Life |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2090 mm |
