1951 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 47 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 77 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life 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, 1998 Honda Life 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Life |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |