1951 Austin Princess vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1952 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 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 65 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | Princess | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |