1956 Austin Princess vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 23 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 25 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1209 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |