1963 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Hyundai Tipper
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin Princess weights approximately 920 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 2006 Hyundai Tipper | |
Make | Austin | Hyundai |
Model | Princess | Tipper |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2607 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |