1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 418 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
