1958 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 557 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | SLS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
