1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 395 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 40 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 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Accord |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |