1951 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 62 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 180 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | CL |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | TBD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2955 mm |
