1952 Austin Princess vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 59 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 51 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, 2011 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2011 GMC Savana 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. 2011 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | Princess | Savana |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3429 mm |
