1964 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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 9 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 886 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | Princess | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |