1952 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 35 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2010 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Princess | Exige |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |