1959 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 37 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 806 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Magna.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna, 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1996 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Princess | Magna |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |