1952 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 58 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 407 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Princess | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
