1959 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G33 is newer by 31 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (198 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33.
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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | Princess | G33 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2230 mm |