1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 51 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 686 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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (206 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 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 | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 62 L |
