1951 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX is newer by 50 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, 2001 Toyota RunX (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX.
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, 2001 Toyota RunX, 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX. 2001 Toyota RunX 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. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | RunX |
Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |