1962 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 708 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | Princess | P4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
