1951 Austin Princess vs. 1973 Maserati 124
To start off, 1973 Maserati 124 is newer by 22 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 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati 124 (286 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati 124 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 455 kg more than 1973 Maserati 124.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1973 Maserati 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | Princess | 124 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
