1962 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Austin A135
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. Both 1962 Austin Princess and 1957 Austin A135 are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Austin A135.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1957 Austin A135 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Princess | A135 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |