1951 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1996 Honda CR-V is newer by 45 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, 1996 Honda CR-V (128 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Because 1996 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | CR-V |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |