1956 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 614 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin Princess | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | C |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |