1952 Austin A vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 854 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Austin A. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
