1951 Austin Princess vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 1958 MG MGA is newer by 7 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 17 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1958 MG MGA | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | Princess | MGA |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |
