1959 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 33 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 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3350 mm |
