1952 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2010 Chrysler 300 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. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Princess | 300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3048 mm |
