1959 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1977 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess 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 61 more horse power than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1977 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | Princess | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |