1952 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Honda Legend

To start off, 1993 Honda Legend is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 Honda Legend.

Because 1952 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 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 1993 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.

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