1959 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1990 Pontiac Bonneville.
Because 1959 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Princess | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2820 mm |