1952 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 55 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | Princess | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
