1951 Austin Princess vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 1951 Austin Princess and 1951 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 232 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 151 L |
