1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 42 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 30 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 2002 Honda Life 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, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1960 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Life |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 50 L |
