1951 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 62 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 155 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | Panamera |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |