1957 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1957 Austin A135 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 A135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A135 | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |