1951 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 61 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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. 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
