1951 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 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 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 535 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 993 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2280 mm |