1959 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1959 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | Princess | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
