1952 Austin Princess vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1952 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin Princess.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin Princess. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin Princess. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1952 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Princess | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |