1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Today |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
