1951 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 274 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
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 Toyota Avensis, 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 2005 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Avensis |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |