1952 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 23 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 376 kg more than 1975 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1975 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Austin | Avanti |
Model | Princess | Avanti |
Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |