1960 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Porsche 908
To start off, 1974 Porsche 908 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1514 kg more than 1974 Porsche 908.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 1974 Porsche 908 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 908 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 666 kg |
