1951 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Honda Accord is newer by 35 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 4 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 840 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1986 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Accord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
