1962 Austin A 99 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 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 1962 Austin A 99. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1962 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 99 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1125 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
