1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 130 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin A 70 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 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
