1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 44 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 994 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Insight weights approximately 79 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, 2002 Honda Insight, 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, 2002 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Insight 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 | 2002 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
