1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 19 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, 1972 Suzuki Fronte (36 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Suzuki Fronte 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 200 kg more than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 1953 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | A 30 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |