1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 55 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, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 158 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 70 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |