1951 Austin Princess vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 14 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, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1499 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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 | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | 33 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 456 kg |