1948 Austin 16 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Because 1948 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 1948 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
