1979 Audi 100 vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, 1979 Audi 100 is newer by 20 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1979 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1979 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin Princess 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 1959 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Audi 100, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Audi 100 | 1959 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3360 mm |
