1956 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 40 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, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Carina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |