1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 1971 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 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 A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, 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, 1971 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
