1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 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 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
