1959 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 23 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Princess | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2920 mm |
