1949 Austin 16 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1949 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 1949 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 16 | Civic |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |