1951 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 32 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 58 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1983 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Princess | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
