2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1954 Austin Princess
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 680 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1954 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 8C Competizione | Princess |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3360 mm |