1952 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 384 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 437 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 117 L |
