1963 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 780 kg more than 1991 Porsche 944.
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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Princess | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 944 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
