1952 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 34 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1986 Mazda 929 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. 1986 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | 929 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |