1958 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. Both 1958 Austin Princess and 1959 Austin A 135 are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Austin A 135.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Princess | A 135 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3100 mm |