1951 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique 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 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 665 kg more than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | Austin | Venturi |
Model | Princess | Atlantique |
Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |