1959 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 54 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 65 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2895 mm |