1954 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 59 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3064 mm |
