1959 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Honda Integra
To start off, 1989 Honda Integra is newer by 30 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, 1989 Honda Integra (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra.
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, 1989 Honda Integra, 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (144 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1989 Honda Integra | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Integra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2560 mm |