1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1997 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1997 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1997 Honda Step Wagon (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1997 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 55 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
