1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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 500 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
