1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 51 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 850 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna 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 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 30 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
