1959 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 48 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, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo 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. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | Princess | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2710 mm |
