1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1956 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 1956 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |