1952 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 14 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 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Princess | 1200S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |