1956 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 31 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 919 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | 228 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
