1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 24 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Navajo | Princess |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 870 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |