1958 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 44 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 438 kg more than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | Princess | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |