1952 Austin Princess vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1997 TVR Griffith is newer by 45 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, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 894 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
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, 1997 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Austin | TVR |
Model | Princess | Griffith |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |