1957 Austin Princess vs. 1986 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 29 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 480 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1957 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 1986 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Austin | Avanti |
Model | Princess | Avanti |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3400 mm |