1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1962 Austin Princess
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 900 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1962 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 70 | Princess |
Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |