1956 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | SSM |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
