1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1999 Honda City
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
Because 1952 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, 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-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1999 Honda City | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | 100 | City |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
