1952 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 43 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 236 kg more than 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 1952 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Princess | Aurora |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |