1959 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Isuzu KB

To start off, 2005 Isuzu KB is newer by 46 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, 2005 Isuzu KB (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu KB should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Isuzu KB.

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, 2005 Isuzu KB (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu KB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2005 Isuzu KB 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. 2005 Isuzu KB will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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