1957 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2360 mm |
