1967 Alvis TF vs. 1954 Austin Princess
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 630 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF.
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, 1954 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alvis TF | 1954 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TF | Princess |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3360 mm |