1951 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 57 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 23 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2008 Jeep Liberty 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. 2008 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | Princess | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
