1959 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Saleen S7
To start off, 2005 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 632 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 933 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Austin | Saleen |
| Model | Princess | S7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2692 mm |
