1958 Austin Princess vs. 1961 Austin A 99
To start off, 1961 Austin A 99 is newer by 3 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. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 650 kg more than 1961 Austin A 99. 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1961 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Princess | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
