1962 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 50 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | CLS |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |