1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin A 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 95 | Today |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
