1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |
