1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |