1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 52 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 290 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio 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 | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
