1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 134 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 95 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 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 95 | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |