1958 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 17 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 15 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | Princess | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2170 mm |
