1951 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 21 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 73 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Princess | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
