1956 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1968 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 12 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2340 mm |