1951 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 49 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 783 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2000 Citroen Xsara, 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 2000 Citroen Xsara 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. 2000 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Princess | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| 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 | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
