1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 110 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 1953 Austin A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 110 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |