1951 Austin Princess vs. 1962 DAF 750
To start off, 1962 DAF 750 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1962 DAF 750. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1962 DAF 750 | |
Make | Austin | DAF |
Model | Princess | 750 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2060 mm |