1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 13 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 (124 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 836 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 60 | Princess |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |