1961 Austin Princess vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (152 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Because 1961 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Princess | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 405 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
