1951 Austin A vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Honda S600 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A | S600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |