1962 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 46 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.
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, 2008 Honda Accord, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Accord |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |