1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 507 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |