1951 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 45 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess.
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 Kia Shuma II, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Princess | Shuma II |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |