1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1997 Honda S-MX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda S-MX weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX 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, 1997 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
