1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 44 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 1060 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.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 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 | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 30 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2990 mm |
