1960 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1993 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Hyundai Lantra. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1993 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1993 Hyundai Lantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Hyundai Lantra. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 1993 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Austin | Hyundai |
Model | Princess | Lantra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |