1958 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 1984 Buick Electra 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. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1984 Buick Electra | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Princess | Electra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |