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 (148 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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, 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90. 2010 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |