1966 Alvis TF vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1966 Alvis TF 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, 1966 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alvis | Austin |
| Model | TF | Princess |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |
