1952 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 210 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 911 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |
