1952 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 48 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, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 571 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 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 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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, 1952 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Princess | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
