1954 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 55 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess. 2009 Dodge Durango 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. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin Princess | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Princess | Durango |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3030 mm |
