1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Honda Jazz
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Jazz (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Because 1958 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 1958 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, 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, 1984 Honda Jazz (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1984 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2230 mm |
