1964 Austin Princess vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Hudson Hornet (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 Hudson Hornet.
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 Austin Princess | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Austin | Hudson |
Model | Princess | Hornet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2990 mm |