1954 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 215 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 2013 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. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
