1952 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 20 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Biscayne |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 87 L |