1958 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 961 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1958 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 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |
