1951 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Ginetta G32
To start off, 1986 Ginetta G32 is newer by 35 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, 1986 Ginetta G32 (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ginetta G32 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1986 Ginetta G32.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ginetta G32. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ginetta G32.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1986 Ginetta G32 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | Princess | G32 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2220 mm |