1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Because 1954 Austin A 90 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 1954 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
