1951 Austin Princess vs. 1977 Datsun 260Z
To start off, 1977 Datsun 260Z 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 755 kg more than 1977 Datsun 260Z.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1977 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Austin | Datsun |
| Model | Princess | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2581 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
