1997 Acura NSX vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 814 kg more than 1997 Acura NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1956 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Acura | Austin |
| Model | NSX | Princess |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3360 mm |
