1951 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 33 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 760 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |