1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1269 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Maestro | 1956 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Maestro | Princess |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3360 mm |
