1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 45 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Today |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
