1952 Austin Princess vs. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1958 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 6 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 203 kg more than 1958 Chrysler New Yorker.
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. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1958 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Princess | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3210 mm |
