1958 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 42 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 31 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Daihatsu YRV, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2000 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Princess | YRV |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
