1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Accord (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
