1951 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Citroen C
To start off, 2005 Citroen C is newer by 54 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) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. 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, 2005 Citroen C, 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2005 Citroen C | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Princess | C |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |