1964 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Fit |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
