1952 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 49 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 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
