1962 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 902 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
