1952 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Civic, 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1997 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1956 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
