1952 Austin Princess vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 176 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | 300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |