1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 60 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, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |