1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 48 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, 1999 Nissan Serena (172 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 263 kg more than 1999 Nissan Serena.
Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1999 Nissan Serena 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. 1999 Nissan Serena will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Serena |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
