1959 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1970 Honda Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (37 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1655 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1970 Honda Z | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Z |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2010 mm |