1956 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 400 kg more than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |