1952 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Lamborghini Islero
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Islero is newer by 17 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 496 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1969 Lamborghini Islero | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | Islero |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3928 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 93 L |
