1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 43 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 229 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Honda Fit, 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 Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit 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 | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Fit |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 42 L |
