1959 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 50 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 496 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1959 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Austin Princess 2009 Toyota Corolla
Make Austin Toyota
Model Princess Corolla
Year Released 1959 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2610 mm


 

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