1959 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1972 Mazda Chante is newer by 13 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 88 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1690 kg more than 1972 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1972 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | Chante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2210 mm |
