1962 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 35 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 870 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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, 1997 Honda Prelude, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
