1959 Austin Princess vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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 TVR Chimaera (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
Make | Austin | TVR |
Model | Princess | Chimaera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |