1951 Austin Princess vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 47 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, 1998 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Renault Safrane.
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, 1998 Renault Safrane, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane. 1998 Renault Safrane 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. 1998 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Princess | Safrane |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |