1958 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 715 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 1958 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess. 2013 Porsche 911 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. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |
