1958 Austin Princess vs. 1981 Austin Marina
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 23 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 60 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1981 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Princess | Marina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
