1954 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 880 kg more than 1983 Toyota Model F. 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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1983 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1954 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Model F |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2240 mm |