1952 Austin Princess vs. 1969 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 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 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 666 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 2000.
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) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Monteverdi 2000. (157 Nm). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Monteverdi 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1969 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Austin | Monteverdi |
| Model | Princess | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |
