1949 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 242 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 16 | Civic |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 208 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 | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |