1963 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 39 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, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Life, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1963 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Life |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |
