1962 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 51 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2895 mm |
