1952 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 36 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 68 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 874 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (104 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Vectra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |