1949 Austin 16 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 315 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
