1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 57 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 78 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, 2006 Honda Jazz, 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, 2006 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz 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 | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |
