1952 Austin Princess vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 411 kg more than 1952 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Princess | Phantom |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6230 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3690 mm |