1960 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 46 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | GranSport |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |