1964 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 40 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 72 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Life |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2370 mm |
