1951 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 45 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 24 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 will offer significantly more control. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Austin | Beijing |
| Model | Princess | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
