1952 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 471 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | C |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |