1951 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 58 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 875 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.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | SL |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |