1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 59 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 15 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, 2012 Honda Jazz, 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, 2012 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz 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 | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |
