1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Honda Logo
To start off, 2005 Honda Logo is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Logo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Logo (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Logo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Honda Logo.
Because 1950 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 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Logo, 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, 2005 Honda Logo (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2005 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Logo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
