1959 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Princess | Raider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3340 mm |
