1954 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 940 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
