1951 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 60 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 725 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Austin | Pagani |
| Model | Princess | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
