1960 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 836 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky.
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 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Austin | Saturn |
Model | Princess | Sky |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |