1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 55 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, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 1958 Austin A 95 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 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 95 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
