1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1951 Austin A 70 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 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |
