1954 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Bugatti Type 101
To start off, both 1954 Austin Princess and 1954 Bugatti Type 101 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bugatti Type 101 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 740 kg more than 1954 Bugatti Type 101.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1954 Bugatti Type 101 | |
| Make | Austin | Bugatti |
| Model | Princess | Type 101 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1440 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |
