1958 Austin A 35 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 35 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
