1959 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today 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 Today 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Today |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |