1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 31 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2560 mm |