1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Because 1953 Austin A 70 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 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
