1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1952 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 90 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
