1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 46 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, 2005 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda That weights approximately 60 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 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 2005 Honda That | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 40 | That |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2370 mm |