1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 110 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 30 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 43 L |
