1945 Austin 16 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1945 Austin 16 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 1945 Austin 16. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 16 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
