1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1958 Austin Princess
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1958 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Vantage | Princess |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3360 mm |