1960 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Renault Talisman
To start off, 2001 Renault Talisman is newer by 41 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Renault Talisman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Renault Talisman. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Talisman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 580 kg more than 2001 Renault Talisman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Talisman. (105 Nm). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Talisman. 2001 Renault Talisman has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Talisman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2001 Renault Talisman | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Talisman |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 83 L |
