1952 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 60 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 928 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Insight |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2550 mm |