1956 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Ginetta G32
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G32 is newer by 34 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, 1990 Ginetta G32 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G32 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1428 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G32.
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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ginetta G32. (145 Nm). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ginetta G32.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 1990 Ginetta G32 | |
Make | Austin | Ginetta |
Model | Princess | G32 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2220 mm |