1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Austin Princess
To start off, both 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 and 1957 Austin Princess were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1957 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 1900 | Princess |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3360 mm |