1952 Austin Princess vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
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 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | Princess | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
