1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1993 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1993 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 40 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Beijing BJ 212 (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Beijing BJ 212 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Beijing BJ 212 will offer significantly more control. 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 Beijing BJ 212 (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Beijing BJ 212 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 | 1993 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Austin | Beijing |
| Model | A 30 | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
