1956 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue is newer by 50 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, 2006 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 936 kg more than 2006 Saturn Vue.
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, 2006 Saturn Vue, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Austin | Saturn |
Model | Princess | Vue |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |