1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 54 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 860 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 30 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
