1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 28 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, 1981 Subaru Rex (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Rex 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 145 kg more than 1981 Subaru Rex.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 30 | Rex |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |