1952 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 56 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 956 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 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 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Aveo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |
