1951 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster 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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Morgan |
| Model | Princess | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
