1952 Austin Princess vs. 1972 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 551 kg more than 1972 Dodge Challenger.
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 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1972 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Challenger |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |