1962 Austin Princess vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1962 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1962 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |