1951 Austin Princess vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 33 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) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1984 Buick Century 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. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Princess | Century |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2662 mm |