1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 57 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 965 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 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 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 | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A 30 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
