1961 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 840 kg more than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Because 1961 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 1961 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | Princess | Picnic |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2740 mm |