1954 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 55 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 452 kg more than 1954 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Princess | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
