1951 Austin A 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. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 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.
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, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |