1958 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 49 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3120 mm |
