1952 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 60 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 28 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte 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. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7100 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1984 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 |