1956 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Austin A 35
To start off, 1957 Austin A 35 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1494 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1957 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | Princess | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2030 mm |
