1951 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1998 Opel Corsa is newer by 47 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.
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, 1998 Opel Corsa, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1998 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Princess | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
