1963 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 46 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 696 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | S2000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |