1959 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 35 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 428 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XJR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2880 mm |
