1964 Austin Princess vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1951 Austin 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Princess | A |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |