1957 Austin Princess vs. 1999 SsangYong W Coupe

To start off, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe (219 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 885 kg more than 1999 SsangYong W Coupe.

Because 1957 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 1957 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe, 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, 1999 SsangYong W Coupe (318 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1999 SsangYong W Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.

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