1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | Princess | Bigua |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |