1964 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Princess | CLK |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |