1954 Austin Princess vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1958 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 180 kg more than 1954 Austin Princess. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 1958 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Princess | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3800 mm |
