1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Toyota Sienna.
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, 1999 Toyota Sienna, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna. 1999 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Princess | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
