1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 42 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 375 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, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord 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 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
