1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 43 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, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 30 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 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Today 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 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | Today |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
