2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1951 Austin Princess
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 55 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1951 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 159 | Princess |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
