1963 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 775 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
Because 1963 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 1963 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Accord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |