1952 Austin Princess vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 1952 Austin Princess is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1950 Simca 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1950 Simca 8 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Princess | 8 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |