2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 56 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Princess |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3360 mm |
