1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Tatra T613
To start off, 1978 Tatra T613 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, 1978 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 263 kg more than 1978 Tatra T613.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1978 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | Princess | T613 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
