1956 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 861 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Princess | Viper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 8001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 1112 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1057 kg |
