1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 Austin A 90 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 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, 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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1993 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |