1951 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Supra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |