1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 61 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, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 124 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 70 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |