1953 Austin A 30 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 781 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 30 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 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
