1947 Austin 16 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1947 Austin 16 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1947 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
