1954 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 849 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505.
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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 505 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
