1963 Austin A 99 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 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 1963 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 99 | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 30 L |