1958 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 829 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2416 mm |
