1951 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 56 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | C |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
