1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1960 Austin A 55 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 1960 Austin A 55. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 55 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |