1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 34 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 1959 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 1959 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Life |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2090 mm |