1954 Austin A 30 vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 57 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 1175 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 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara 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 | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Antara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
