1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 46 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 70 | Today |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
