1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 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 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 70 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |