1959 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 53 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, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 547 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal.
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, 2012 Buick Regal, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal. 2012 Buick Regal 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. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Princess | Regal |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2738 mm |