1956 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 51 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Princess | Defender |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
