1954 Austin Princess vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2270 mm |