1951 Austin Princess vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1971 Volvo 164 is newer by 20 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, 1971 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Volvo 164.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 164 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |