1964 Alpine A vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Alpine A is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1964 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A | Princess |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3360 mm |