1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 16 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, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 185 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
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, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 30 | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2100 mm |
