1952 Austin Princess vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (508 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | CLS |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2860 mm |