1958 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | Princess | AIV |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2650 mm |
