1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1960 Austin A 99 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 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1294 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
