1959 Austin Princess vs. 1976 TVR M
To start off, 1976 TVR M is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1976 TVR M.
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 | 1976 TVR M | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Princess | M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |
