1964 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 841 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 58 L |
