1952 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 780 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1250 mm |
