1954 Austin Princess vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 405 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.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1954 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Princess | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3170 mm |
