1951 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 404 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 69 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. 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 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 404 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
