1958 Austin Princess vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 53 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess.
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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1958 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | Princess | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2970 mm |
