1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1955 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 1955 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |