1958 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2008 Maserati MC12 is newer by 50 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 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |
