1951 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Austin A 60

To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 11 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) has 64 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Austin Princess 1962 Austin A 60
Make Austin Austin
Model Princess A 60
Year Released 1951 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 1622 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 60 HP
Torque 288 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.3 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 8.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 34 L


 

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