1957 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 483 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin Princess | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2852 mm |
