1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 366 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | Princess |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3360 mm |