1958 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 30 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | 420 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |