1952 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 58 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 185 kg more than 1952 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Colorado |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |