1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1995 Subaru Impreza is newer by 41 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 464 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza 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, 1995 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1995 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 30 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
