1960 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 875 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
