1958 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 28 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 944 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |