1951 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre

To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 17 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, both vehicles can yield 124 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.

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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Austin Princess 1968 Austin 3-Litre
Make Austin Austin
Model Princess 3-Litre
Year Released 1951 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 2912 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 288 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.3 mm 83.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1490 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 65 L


 

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