1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 843 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Austin A 40 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 1967 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |
