1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 38 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 871 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 33 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
