1993 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 33 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, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 905 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 1960 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 1960 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, 1960 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1960 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 155 | Princess |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |