1961 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 42 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, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin Princess | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | Princess | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 54 L |
