1952 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision

To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 705 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.

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 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision 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 Mercedes-Benz Vision will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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