1952 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 52 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 426 kg more than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
