1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 27 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Brougham.
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 | 1978 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | Brougham |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |