2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 52 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 166 | Princess |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 34 L |