1951 Austin Princess vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 40 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 645 kg more than 1991 Holden Commodore.
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, 1991 Holden Commodore (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |