1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 620 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, 1984 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F 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 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 30 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
