1951 Austin Princess vs. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 12 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 225 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.
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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
