1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 47 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1190 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 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element 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 | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Element |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
