1958 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 52 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 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 830 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2576 mm |
