1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 55 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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 890 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | MR2 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |