1959 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 34 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2880 mm |
