1951 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 205 is newer by 41 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 20 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 205. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 205.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 205. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1992 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | Princess | 205 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
