1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 39 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Princess |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 1820 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
