1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Today |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
