1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2000 Tata E
To start off, 2000 Tata E is newer by 47 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata E weights approximately 690 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.
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, 2000 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Tata E 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 | 2000 Tata E | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 30 | E |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
