1956 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 344 kg more than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1956 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
