1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 30 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1954 Austin A 30 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Austin | Berkeley |
| Model | A 30 | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 24 L |
