1990 Austin Montego vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1990 Austin Montego 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 1990 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Austin Montego | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | Montego | Princess |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |