1959 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 930 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | Princess | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |