1954 Austin A vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1954 Austin A is newer by 2 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, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 19 kg more than 1952 Austin Princess. 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, both vehicles can yield 287 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A | Princess |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |