1959 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 65 kg more than 1959 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin Princess | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2955 mm |
