1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90.
Because 1950 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1802 cc |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |