1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 33 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 144 kg more than 1952 Austin Princess. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Lagonda | Princess |
Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |