1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
Because 1952 Austin A 40 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 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Accord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |