1951 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva is newer by 52 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, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Opel Meriva, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Meriva |
Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |