1951 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 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 44 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Princess | 411 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
