1993 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 42 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 1 more horse power than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 575 kg more than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 155 | Princess |
Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |