1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 713 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | Princess |
Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |