1976 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 Austin Princess.
Because 1977 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Austin Princess, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1976 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1976 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Austin Princess | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | Princess | 928 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1700 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
