1951 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Liana is newer by 57 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 19 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 737 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | Princess | Liana |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |