1951 Austin A vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1977 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic.
Because 1951 Austin A 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 41 L |