1972 AMC Matador vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 222 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1952 Austin Princess | |
Make | AMC | Austin |
Model | Matador | Princess |
Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 34 L |