1959 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 45 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Princess | GTO |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |
