1963 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 10 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
