1957 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 855 kg more than 1983 Volvo 760.
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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 760. (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | Princess | 760 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2780 mm |