1957 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Tata Estate
To start off, 1999 Tata Estate 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, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 540 kg more than 1999 Tata Estate. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1999 Tata Estate | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | Princess | Estate |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1946 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 |
Torque | 251 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |