1949 Austin A 110 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 A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 937 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1949 Austin A 110 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 A 110. 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 A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
