1952 Austin Princess vs. 1992 Eagle Talon
To start off, 1992 Eagle Talon is newer by 40 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, 1992 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 726 kg more than 1992 Eagle Talon.
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, 1992 Eagle Talon, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1992 Eagle Talon | |
Make | Austin | Eagle |
Model | Princess | Talon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |