1952 Austin Princess vs. 1949 Austin 16
To start off, 1952 Austin Princess is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 900 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1949 Austin 16 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Princess | 16 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |