1951 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 59 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2010 Volvo XC70 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. 2010 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | Princess | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
