1952 Austin Princess vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 723 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2500 mm |