1962 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Civic |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |