1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1234 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 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 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 135 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |