1960 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 49 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 920 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2009 Chevrolet Express 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. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Express |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 117 L |
