1957 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 53 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin Princess | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Princess | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |