1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 27 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 46 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 925 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | Princess | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 39 L |
