1952 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 50 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 270 kg more than 1952 Austin Princess.

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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2002 Bentley Arnage 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. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Austin Princess 2002 Bentley Arnage
Make Austin Bentley
Model Princess Arnage
Year Released 1952 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 118 HP 0 HP
Torque 251 Nm 839 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 2450 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 3120 mm


 

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