1961 Austin Princess vs. 1961 Bentley S2
To start off, both 1961 Austin Princess and 1961 Bentley S2 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1961 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1961 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1961 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1961 Bentley S2 | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Princess | S2 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 81 L |