1952 Austin Princess vs. 1962 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1962 Steyr 650T is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess 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 98 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1680 kg more than 1962 Steyr 650T. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1962 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | Princess | 650T |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1850 mm |
