1959 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1997 Honda S-MX is newer by 38 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, 1997 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 850 kg more than 1997 Honda S-MX.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda S-MX. 1997 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
