1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 970 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6.
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, 1991 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine V6 | 1960 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | V6 | Princess |
Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3360 mm |