1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
