1952 Austin Princess vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Holden EH is newer by 14 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1966 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 995 kg more than 1966 Holden EH. 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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden EH. 1966 Holden EH 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. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1966 Holden EH | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | Princess | EH |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2680 mm |