1951 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 57 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 450 kg more than 1951 Austin Princess. 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra, 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Princess | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
