1951 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 25 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, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 845 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Princess | Torana |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
