1951 Austin Princess vs. 1967 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1967 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 16 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 6,952 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 45 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1967 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | DeVille |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 82 L |