1956 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 45 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, 2001 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 524 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus.
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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2001 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Princess | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2470 mm |
