1954 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 50 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1954 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1954 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2910 mm |
