1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 70 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 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 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |