1951 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 61 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 406 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Silverado |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 458 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 129 L |