1951 Austin Princess vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 13 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 57 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 120 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |