1951 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 635 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Princess | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |