1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 44 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 1978 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Accord |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 | 1955 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |