1951 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 Buick Electra.
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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1977 Buick Electra 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. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | Electra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
