1952 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 54 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 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2006 Dodge Charger 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. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Charger |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6063 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |