1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 605 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB4 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 34 L |
