1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Concerto weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Austin A 30 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 1956 Austin A 30. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 30 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
