1956 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 581 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Supra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |