1971 Austin 1800 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 1800 (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 1800 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 46 kg more than 1971 Austin 1800.
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, 1971 Austin 1800 (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 1800 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |