1951 Austin Princess vs. 1987 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 36 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 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 435 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1951 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville. 1987 Cadillac Seville 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. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1987 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | Seville |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
