1956 Austin Princess vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 49 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 3 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | Princess | 44 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |