1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | Princess |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |