1952 Austin Princess vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 37 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, 1989 Mazda 323 (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 781 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323.
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, 1989 Mazda 323, 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | Princess | 323 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |