1959 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 404 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1971 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | Princess | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2850 mm |