1961 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 45 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1961 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Princess | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Austin | Maybach |
| Model | Princess | 57 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 110 L |
