1951 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 56 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, 2007 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 436 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens.
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, 2007 Kia Carens, 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Princess | Carens |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |