1956 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 52 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 51 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 904 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan. 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, 2008 Dacia Logan, 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 2008 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Austin | Dacia |
| Model | Princess | Logan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2910 mm |
