1960 Austin Princess vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 50 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 257 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Stavic.
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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | Princess | Stavic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |