1951 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 270 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2012 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Durango |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 93 L |