1994 Acura Integra vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1994 Acura Integra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 785 kg more than 1994 Acura Integra.
Because 1951 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 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Acura Integra, 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura Integra. 1994 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura Integra | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | Integra | Princess |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
