1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator 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 9 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Senator |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |