1952 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 1998 Chrysler Sebring 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Sebring (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 646 kg more than 1998 Chrysler Sebring.
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, 1998 Chrysler Sebring, 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1998 Chrysler Sebring | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Princess | Sebring |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |