1959 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 28 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
