1957 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Austin Princess is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2110 mm |
