1958 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 15 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 468 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | Princess | 411 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |