1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1988 Austin Maestro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Maestro, 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Maestro | Princess |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |
