1969 Austin 1300 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Austin 1300. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 394 kg more than 1969 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 1300. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 1300. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Austin 1300 has manual transmission. 1969 Austin 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Austin 1300 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 1300 | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |