1958 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Morgan 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan 4 is newer by 36 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 7 more horse power than 1994 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1994 Morgan 4. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1994 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Princess | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |