1973 Austin 1800 vs. 1994 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1994 Honda Concerto is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin 1800 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Honda Concerto.
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, 1973 Austin 1800 (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 Austin 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin 1800 | 1994 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |