1959 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 52 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 376 kg more than 1959 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2946 mm |
