1951 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 245 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1972 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
