1952 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 586 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Princess | Regal |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
