1951 Austin Princess vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 55 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (262 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | Princess | CTS |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 66 L |
