1951 Austin Princess vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1974 ZIL 117 is newer by 23 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 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Austin | ZIL |
Model | Princess | 117 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 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 | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |