1951 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Tatra T603
To start off, 1972 Tatra T603 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 20 more horse power than 1972 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 485 kg more than 1972 Tatra T603. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1972 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | Princess | T603 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |