1960 Austin Princess vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1960 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 148 kg more than 1956 Daimler DK.
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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1956 Daimler DK | |
Make | Austin | Daimler |
Model | Princess | DK |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4617 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |