1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 44 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, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Because 1957 Austin A 40 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 1957 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 2001 Honda City | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | City |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |