1962 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 49 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 559 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | SLS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
