1951 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 19 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 690 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | Mistral |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |