1951 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 17 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 495 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | SE |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |