1952 Austin Princess vs. 2004 Mazda 6

To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 52 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, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2004 Mazda 6, 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 (251 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (231 Nm). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.

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