2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 48 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 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1956 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | Princess |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3360 mm |
