1951 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin Princess 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 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
