1959 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Austin | Land Rover |
| Model | Princess | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2550 mm |
