1951 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Acura Integra
To start off, 1988 Acura Integra is newer by 37 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, 1988 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess.
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, 1988 Acura Integra, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Acura Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Acura Integra. 1988 Acura Integra 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. 1988 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1988 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Austin | Acura |
| Model | Princess | Integra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4355 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
