1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pickup is newer by 50 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1085 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 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup 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 | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 30 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2960 mm |
