1952 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1959 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 7 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), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 404 kg more than 1952 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Princess | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3800 mm |
