1958 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Buick Century

To start off, 1992 Buick Century is newer by 34 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) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Century.

Because 1958 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Century. 1992 Buick Century 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. 1992 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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