1952 Austin Princess vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 61 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Princess | Corvette |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 819 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4476 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |