1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2003 Honda Insight
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 91 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Austin A 35 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 35. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight, 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 2003 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 35 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
