1962 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 850 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Because 1962 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 1962 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX, 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| 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 | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
