1951 Austin Princess vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Princess | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
