1951 Austin Princess vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2003 Renault Megane is newer by 52 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 11 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 525 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. 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, 2003 Renault Megane, 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, 2003 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Megane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
