1951 Austin Princess vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 835 kg more than 1974 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Princess | Laurel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |