1960 Austin 7 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 744 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
