1960 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2011 Lancia Voyager is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Lancia Voyager.
Because 1960 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2011 Lancia Voyager has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin Princess | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | Princess | Voyager |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |