1964 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 913 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Princess | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1445 mm |
