1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 780 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Princess | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
