1951 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Renault Clio (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Clio |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |
