1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Austin Princess
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1604 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 | 1957 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | Princess |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3360 mm |