1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 40 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 420 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
