1952 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Tata E220
To start off, 1996 Tata E220 is newer by 44 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, 1996 Tata E220 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Tata E220 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 586 kg more than 1996 Tata E220.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Tata E220.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1996 Tata E220 | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | Princess | E220 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |